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New Posters and R-Rated Trailer for Dan Radcliffe’s ‘Swiss Army Man’

May 10, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Film Images, Movies, News, Posters, Radcliffe

This June, you’ll be able to see Dan Radcliffe as a dead corpse in one of the most talked-about independent films at the Sundance Film Festival. The film’s Facebook page posted photos of new posters for the film, as well as a new trailer! Warning: The trailer (and poster) are R-Rated, featuring Dan Radcliffe as …read more!

UPDATED: Leaky Visiting Privet Dr. with Pottermore

May 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Warner Bros., WB Shop

Pottermore recently tweeted that they had arrived at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, The Making of Harry Potter, at Leavesden Studios. They are at the studio tour for a sneak peek at the newest Privet Drive exhibition that is being added to the tour for the 15th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone …read more!

Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton Reunite at Calgary Comic Expo

May 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Felton, HP Cast, Isaacs, Movies, News

Earlier this week there was a Malfoy reunion at the Calgary Comic Expo. Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton attended the event, and took a few photos that went viral on Instagram. Anybody in the Harry Potter fandom can see why!   It’s Papa Malfoy, Malfoy Jr., and…Dobby their ex-house elf? They make quite the interesting …read more!

Eddie Redmayne to play Cartoon Caveman

May 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne (who plays Newt Scamander in the upcoming Harry Potter-world films, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) will be playing the clay-animation character of Dug, a caveman, in the upcoming film, Early Man. If the claymation looks familiar, it is. The creator of Oscar Award-winning Wallace And Gromit, Nick Park and Aardman Animation and Studio Canal, are …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Emma Watson Back Petition to Put Suffragette Statue in Parliament Square

May 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

J.K. Rowling, News, Watson

Following the election of Sadiq Khan as Mayor of London, Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling have signed a petition to erect a statue in honour of suffragettes in Parliament Square. The square outside the Houses of Parliament in London, U.K. currently only boasts male statues, celebrating bravery, knowledge and contributions to the U.K. This petition states that suffragettes should …read more!

Final ‘Cursed Child’ Scriptbook Cover Released

May 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Barnes and Noble recently released the finalised cover for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts I and II) on their website. The scriptbook is available to pre-order in most major book stores (here for Barnes and Noble) and will be released on July 31st (Harry Potter / J.K. Rowling’s Birthday), following preview performances of the play. The …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Writer Jack Thorne Wins Two BAFTAS!

May 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, News

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held their second awards show of 2016 last night, this time celebrating British television. Jack Thorne (playwright of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) was amongst the talent at the event, and won two BAFTAS for his work on This Is England ’90 (the third spin-off of the 2006 movie This …read more!

RUMOUR: Names of Houses in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Wizarding School Leaked?

May 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Rumor

Ilvermorny – the North American wizarding school revealed at A Celebration of Harry Potter by Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and set to feature in Fantastic Beasts – may have had its house names leaked! Currently the Pottermore page for the school just says a huge ‘Coming Soon…’ We know there are houses, but we just don’t know …read more!

MinaLima Discuss ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and 1920s Graphic Design

May 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies, News, Pottermore, Props-Sets, SetReports

Ever wondered what it’s like to be inside the studio of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts head graphic designers, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima? Pottermore gives us a sneak peak – describing the room as absolutely covered in ‘1920s maps, food labels, magazine covers, posters and sketches’. It’s clear that they’ve found a new favourite era of design: ‘The 1920s! What …read more!

New robes for ‘Cursed Child’ Hogwarts Students!

May 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Katrina Lindsay – costume designer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – released a photo of some early sketch designs for new Hogwarts robes in the play via Twitter, and they sure look fancy! Compared to the relatively simple designs in the films, these robes seem much more intricate – take a look below and let …read more!



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